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Strategic review concludes retailer should be sold * Sale to be concluded by mid-2008 * Civil Aviation Authority adopts watching brief * BAA USA not for sale, says Riches
Insight
Israel Airports Authority (IAA) will now retender the once-lucrative electronics concession
The European Union has approved a package of VAT reforms
Exploring the DFNI archives
Letter from the editor of DFNI
Is the exhibition dependant on the MEDFA conference to survive?
People & Company
Movers and shakers in the travel-retail industry
Features
Despite the tough times at the Canadian border, retailers are rising to the challenge. Gavin Lipsith looks at some new initiatives helping to counter falling traffic at the border
Planning and designing a walk-in humidor can be a long and costly exercise. Andrew Pentol speaks to retailers, suppliers and store designers about the process and finds that the investment is usually a price worth paying
With new flavours and variants being launched at a rapid pace some industry observers claim that short-filler cigar producers are showing greater innovation than their more prestigious long-filler counterparts. Are they right? Andrew Pentol reports
As the internet becomes an increasingly popular marketing tool for beauty houses Tina Milton examines its impact on travel-retail and the men’s category
The third Raven Fox Baltic and East European Conference last month attracted more than 110 delegates to discuss some of the burning issues affecting travel-retail in the region. Nicole Mezzasalma reports
This year’s Middle East Duty Free Association conference was one of the best yet, writes Gavin Lipsith, and offered an optimistic picture of the future of the region’s travel-retail market
The weak US dollar, the price of raw materials and the mortgage crisis affecting world banks have made for a challenging last quarter. DFNI invited suppliers to reflect on a demanding year
In another year full of innovation in the industry DFNI honours the companies with the best new products, the best new stores and the best marketing initiatives in our annual product awards
Retail News Analysis
The deal is a second chance for the retailer at the Indian airport market
The retail operator opened new stores at Zhuhai airport earlier this month
Selected news from DFNIonline.com
The Panama-based group will open two new blocks of duty-free stores in Mexico City airport’s new terminal two
Retailers urged to instigate an industry-wide refund programme
Nice Côte d’Azur and Strasbourg airports issue tenders for duty-free concessions
The 5,000sq ft (464sq m) retail area is inspired by London's Burlington shopping arcade
Aldeasa international director Daniel Montero has been appointed president of ASUTIL
DFNI asks suppliers what challenges they expect to face
The 500sq m (5,380sq ft) outlet features a classic duty-free assortment
Liquor & Wines
The limited-edition VSOP cognac is exclusive to DFS Group at Singapore Changi airport
The new 47.5% abv Highland Park 21yo slots in between the existing 18yo and 25yo variants
The US lifted restrictions on the spirit earlier this year after nearly a century of prohibition
Three new high-profile releases enhanced the retailer's reputation for exclusive launches
Tobacco Products
The high level of tobacco sales among British customers is attributed to the availability of strong UK brands
The Magnetic Robusto pocket humidor is made of buffalo leather and holds three Robusto cigars
The companyhas noted positive trends in the Americas, Asia/Pacific and the Middle East
The supplier enjoyed a successful year in which it increased business at its main duty-free locations
The company is considering selling its share in British-American Tobacco
Planning and designing a walk-in humidor can be a long and costly exercise. Andrew Pentol speaks to retailers, suppliers and store designers about the process and finds that the investment is usually a price worth paying
Fragrances
The company has a new focus on in-store marketing and merchandising
The supplier focuses its resources on supporting its classic fragrances
Sales in the men’s beauty category have risen by 19% at Alpha Retail in the year to November
Cosmetics
The shop will be located in the satellite building of the international arrivals and departures hall
Mohamed Parham calls on the industry to do more to target consumers through the internet and at airports
The supplier has signed a deal with Nordic agent Mellow Elements to distribute its products
Confectionery & Fine Foods
The retailer is close to completing an overhaul of its confectionery offer
The Marseilles-based family firm wants to expand further overseas
Half of the supplier's travel-retail sales are achieved in Europe
The supplier has strengthened its relationship with The Nuance Group throughout the year
The brand is now present at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion, Kuala Lumpur International, Vienna and Rotterdam airports
Gifts & Electronics
The store at Oakland International airport is the first of 25 stores planned at airports across the US
Lunato Trading appointed as Mimex travel-retail agent
The Dutch distributor will focus on individual airport shops and ferries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa
The company is considering selling its share in British-American Tobacco
The supplier will launch a new collection early next year in a bid to keep on top of market trends
Jewellery & Watches
The Swiss watch company will develop, produce and distribute Tiffany watches worldwide
The Italian jewellery supplier was present for the first time at this year's TFWA World Exhibition
The supplier presented the new Italiana collection of 925 sterling silver pieces at major events
Fashion & Leathergoods
The brand is to open third stand-alone Black Label airport boutique in Europe at Istanbul Atatürk
The retailer is to open astand-alone unit at San Francisco International airport
Passengers will be able to create a bespoke tie by choosing different sizes, colours and fabric patterns
The airline is the first to offer the upscale Puma Urban Mobility collection
Special Reports
The sunglasses category has to be one of the safest bets for raising revenues where travel-retail space is at a premium. And as the boom in sales continues, the sector is maturing and differentiating accordingly. Kevin Rozario reports
Launch Pad
The latest product releases in travel-retail
Market Watch
Airports of Thailand recorded a sharp drop in profits for 2006/07. A contractual dispute and expensive capacity problems at the company's key location of Bangkok pose threats to future profitability
Rémy Cointreau and Autogrill come down from record highs
